T-shirts are a must-have for everyone in summer. It has bright colors, diverse patterns, and versatile skirts and pants. At the same time, in hot weather, T-shirts are breathable and comfortable to wear, and they are also popular. In addition, T-shirts are also the most convenient and simple choice for uniforms for people from all walks of life. Adding a few words of warmth or personality are very eye-catching. Having said all this, do you know how the patterns on the T-shirt are printed?
 
In simple terms, the pattern on the T-shirt is printed with pigments, of which textile pigments are the most professional. They are mostly made from natural plant extracts, and some also use chemically synthesized extracts such as tar. Therefore, according to the different textile pigments, T-shirt printing patterns can be divided into natural pigments and synthetic pigments, and at present, common synthetic dyes made on the market are printed patterns.
 
After talking about the dye, we also need to know how to print the pattern on the T-shirt. This step is the key. T-shirt printing technology is currently commonly used in two ways: screen printing and heat transfer.
Screen printing is the traditional T-shirt printing and dyeing method, and it is also the most widely used method at present. Its principle is to use the screen as the printing base, and then expose it to the screen with a photosensitive rubber brush, then rinse it to make a set graphic, and then put the T-shirt under the screen for printing. One color and one version, finally forming a T-shirt forehead pattern.
Heat transfer printing is an emerging printing technology. Its principle is to print the pattern with paint on paper, and then print the pattern on the T-shirt fabric by high temperature and high pressure. Compared with screen printing, the heat transfer printing method is simple, easy to operate, no need to make a plate in one time, and the color pattern is realistic, which will certainly become a popular trend in the future.
 
When it comes to heat transfer printing, we must talk about digital printing machines. Digital printing machines are also called universal flatbed printers. It can print any material, is not affected by soft and hard media, and does not need to be patterned once. Clear quality is a weapon for enterprises to reduce labor and increase revenue.